Discover a whole new world of taste when pairing exquisite English wine with complementary cuisine.
Kickstart your journey to the perfect pairing with our foodie guide. It’s packed full of recipe ideas, inspiration and insider tips from top chefs and wine experts.
Discover a range of delicious food pairing options for each of the Ridgeview collection.
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Smoked Salmon – The citrus fruit aroma and fine mousse adds a crisp freshness to this rich delicacy.
RECIPES
Try these smoked salmon roulades or dill blinis.
SHOP
Springs Smokery are the ultimate go-to for organically-fed and traditionally smoked fish in 50 year-old kilns.
Ben McKellar, top chef and founder of the inimitable Gingerman Restaurants Group recommends:
Dine at any of their five Gingerman restaurants and discover more delicious dishes to pair with Bloomsbury NV.
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Duck – As a pinot-dominant blend, the red berry flavours and notes of spice match beautifully with the sweet, earthiness of the meat whilst the Chardonnay adds finesse and freshness.
RECIPES
Try Nigella Lawson’s duck with soy and ginger.
Or Raymond Blanc’s Classic French recipe, roasted duck with orange marmalade.
Michael Bremner, trailblazing chef and founder of 64 Degrees and Murmur:
‘You should try Cavendish NV with our Catch of the day tacos or even Grilled chilli squid with Asian salad and miso dressing at Murmur. These vibrant flavours make for a very exciting pairing.’
Visit 64 Degrees or Murmur for their latest menus and discover more ways to bring food and wine to life.
RECIPES
The simple classic, Strawberries and Cream, is a delightfully fresh and fruity pairing with Fitzrovia Rosé – one of our most popular wines.
Or for an even more British and delicious pairing try, Mary Berry’s Summer Pudding packed full of sweet berry flavours.
Kim Ratcharoen, Senior Sous Chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay used Fitzrovia Rosé in the BBC’s 2021 Great British Menu.
This ‘delicious…tangy palate cleanser’ was a Mimosa-inspired lychee sorbet with hibiscus syrup and a rosé foam.
For those of us that can only ever dream of having Kim’s culinary skills, try this simple Lychee Pavlova.
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Lemon and fish: Look for a seafood dish that matches the intensity and freshness of this wine. Add lemon butter into the mix and the aromatic and fruity notes will truly sing. Have you tried Blanc de Blancs with Fish and Chips? You really should!
RECIPES
Try Gennaro Contaldo’s Halibut with lemon butter or Rick Stein’s Lemon sole with serrano ham, summer vegetables and pea shoots.
Matt Gillan, Michelin-starred chef and founder of Heritage restaurant recommends matching Ridgeview’s Blanc de Blancs with scallops.
‘This pairs beautifully with our Dived scallop, roasted & pickled apricot, samphire and XO sauce. Something special happens when these two things come together.’
Visit Heritage for their latest menu and enjoy an inspiring host of modern-British food and wine matches.
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Mushrooms – The depth and earthiness beautifully compliments the aromatic red fruit aromas and delicate spice from the Pinot grapes.
RECIPES
Try Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s simple porcini mushroom risotto full of wild English flavours.
Or Yotam Ottolenghi’s portobello mushroom tarts with pine nuts and parsley salsa.
‘The red-fruit aromas of this Pinot-dominant wine matches beautifully with the rich and robust flavour of mackerel whilst the fine mousse adds a crisp finesse to the moreish oily and meaty texture.’
– Head Chef, Robert Potter, at Exclusive Collection’s Michelin starred Bybrook restaurant.
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Charcuterie – This exceptional oak-aged sparkling wine offers a complimentary buttery texture and fresh, fruity notes to lift the rich, spicy flavours of cured meat.
‘Try it with light shell fish like scallops or clams. Dover sole works particularly well too, as does roast chicken or light game like quail or partridge.
For something sweet, citrus infused crème brulee is a beautiful match.
But for the ultimate culinary experience, serve it with Christmas lunch – by far the best pairing!’
– Simon Roberts, Director of Winemaking, Ridgeview
Tour our beautiful estate in the Sussex countryside and try a selection of our award-winning English sparkling wines. And, there is no better way to round off your experience than a visit to our restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
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